Three commuters lost their lives in a road accident that occurred along Osogbo/Ikirun road, involving a truck and a car. All three victims were traveling in a car heading toward Ikirun, the same direction as the truck. Also, the car that the deceased travelled in was completely damaged in the accident which occurred at about…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Biu, has warned staff against getting involved in corrupt practices. Biu gave the warning at the first quarter Corps Marshal strategy session with commanding officers in Abuja on Wednesday, urging the staff to avoid tarnishing the image of the corps. The Corps Marshal noted that corrupt practices…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to arrive in Ondo State soon for a condolence visit to the family of the late governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, in Owo. It was also learnt that the President would visit the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, after which he will visit the national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political…
Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen, has gifted a young boy who dressed like him and showcased similar football skills with N2.5m The boy, seen in a video wearing a mask resembling Osimhen’s, caught the attention of the footballer when popular Instagram blogger, Tunde Ednut, shared the clip on his page on Tuesday. Reacting to the…
The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, has disclosed that it would establish over 24 skills and innovation centres across the country. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, stated this in Abuja when he paid a visit to Innov8 Hub, along with critical stakeholders including the Executive Secretary of TETfund, Sonny Echono, according…
The African Export-Import Bank on Wednesday, disclosed that it has become the largest financier of oil and gas projects in Africa. The bank disclosed investing $30bn in industry projects, with Nigeria receiving 60 per cent despite reduced global funding for hydrocarbon ventures in Africa President, Afreximbank, Prof Benedict Oramah, said Africa has to find innovative…
The Niger Delta Development Commission has presented relief materials and palliatives to the various communities in Delta State “that were negatively impacted by the 2022 flood disaster.” The presentation was made to community leaderships, including women groups and youth groups drawn from the 25 local government areas of Delta State, on Friday at the Sapele…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has organised the first quarter health and safety training for sanitation workers in the state, aimed at prioritising their health, safety, and overall well-being in the course of duty. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, noted that the Authority recognised the health hazards associated with manual sweeping, hence…
LAGOS – Ahead of it’s inaugural flight to Gatwick International Airport, London, Air Peace has crashed the airfares on the route. The airline, which commences the direct flight from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on March 30, 2024, said it has crashed the return economy class ticket to N1.2 million, while the return business…
World Health Organization (WHO) has commenced a comprehensive package of intervention to improve the tuberculosis situation in Borno state.WHO state coordinator, Dr. Ibrahim Salisu, made this known at the opening of a 10-day capacity building workshop for sixty Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy control programme officers in the state. He said the training which would be…
